Los Angeles Lakers vs Chicago Bulls 3/29/23 – On Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers travel to Chicago to face off against the Bulls. Los Angeles is coming off a 118-108 home loss against Chicago on Sunday while Chicago suffered a 124-112 road loss against the LA Clippers on Monday. NBA betting trends are in favor of the Los Angeles Lakers to beat their opponents.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Chicago Bulls
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
Location: United Center
TV: NBC Sports Chicago
Los Angeles Lakers vs Chicago Bulls Betting Odds
Lakers
Moneyline: -125
Spread: -1.5 (-110)
Total: 225 over (-110)
Bulls
Moneyline: +105
Spread: +1.5 (-110)
Total: 225 under (-110)
Los Angeles Lakers vs Chicago Bulls Analysis
Los Angeles Lakers look to rebound from their loss on Tuesday by winning at home against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. Los Angeles is 37-38 and last in the Pacific division, eight games behind first place Sacramento. Furthermore, they are ninth in Western Conference standings. On Sunday, Los Angeles was defeated 118-106 by Chicago to end a three-game winning streak and mark LeBron James’ return to the Lakers. LeBron James leads Los Angeles in scoring and assists, averaging 29.3 points and 6.9 assists per game; Anthony Davis follows behind at 25.9 points per game with 12.4 rebounds per game, giving LA seven players averaging double figures in scoring while their team scores an average of 116.4 points per contest.
On Wednesday night, Chicago will attempt to rebound from their loss with a victory at home against Los Angeles. The Bulls are 36-39 and third in the Central division, 18 games behind first place Milwaukee. Chicago sits 10th in the Eastern Conference standings, three games ahead of 11th place. On Monday night, the Bulls were defeated 124-112 by the LA Clippers to end a two-game winning streak. Zach Lavine leads Chicago in scoring with an average of 25.1 points per game, while DeMar DeRozan is the second leading scorer and leader in assists at 25.0 points and 5.1 assists per game, respectively. Nikola Vucevic leads rebounding with 11.2 boards per game; Chicago boasts four players averaging double figures in scoring while scoring an impressive 113.4 points per game as a team.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Chicago Bulls Against the Spread
Under is 6-1 in Lakers last 7 games following a double-digit loss at home. The Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 2 days rest. Under is 4-1 in Lakers last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Lakers last 5 games playing on 2 days rest. The Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Wednesday games.
Over is 4-0 in Bulls last 4 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Bulls are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Over is 5-1 in Bulls last 6 games following an ATS loss. Bulls are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 Wednesday games. Over is 4-1 in Bulls last 5 overall.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Chicago Bulls Free Pick
With Los Angeles starting to get healthy again and their offense running full strength, expect this offense to be hard for any defense to stop. Though these teams played just two days prior and Chicago came out victorious on the road, NBA betting experts predict the Lakers here to cover the spread in a road matchup.
Free Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -1.5 (-110)
